As the presidential election approaches, let us remember
these things:
-Who we are and how we treat people are far more important
than our stances on issues and the candidates for whom we vote. Despite differences of opinion, we are all human and should treat our brothers and sisters as such.
-We live in a nation governed by a three-branch government
with a defined system of check and balances. To say “the president cut funding
for _____” or “the president implemented ______ policy” shows a lack of
understanding about how the US works. Please go back to high school and remind
yourself not to blame one person when things don’t go quite as you might have
hoped.
-A single-issue voter is one of the worst things to be. This
elected official will have limited time to dedicate to your particular cause.
Vote for this individual who best embodies the spirit that you believe should
be leading our nation’s policies. Furthermore...
-If you are particularly interested in a particular issue,
find other ways to make an impact: volunteer your time, get to know those
impacted by the issue, make a monetary donation, write letters to local, state,
and national policy-makers, or hold discussions. Believe it or not, social
media and wearing a particular color are not the only means of raising
awareness
-If you don’t vote, you can’t complain about the results. If you do vote, please find better ways to implement your energy and opinions other than complaining and Facebook posts when the results are announced. Feel free to get creative.
-And I'll say it one more time in case you missed it: Who we are and how we treat people are far more important
than our stances on issues and the candidates for whom we vote.
